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Banks putting “The Customer First”…WHAT???

During my travels, speaking to business leaders, and in my speeches I often ask ...

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Forget the “Numbers”…they’re Misleading You

From the beginning of the Internet Revolution and the tidal wave of Social Media, ...

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The “CAMPFIRE” Strategy for Business Leaders

Everyone has sat around a campfire at one time or another in their life…most ...

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RISK Management isn’t about Mitigation…it’s about CHOICES

I talk about RISK a lot in speeches and Strategic Planning Workshops/Retreats…it is always ...

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Change the Direction of YOUR ARROW and Stand Alone in your Market

It’s time to change the way the arrow is pointing…away from YOU TO THEM…to ...

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How to Successfully Push Through the “Valley of Despair” and Achieve the “DREAM”

I deal in the world of helping Dreams come true…at least when it comes ...

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Leaders…You CAN’T be Both…pick ONE

Everyone wants to be unique, different, stand out in the crowd, and be viewed ...

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4 Levels of TRUST Companies have…Which one(s) do you have?

The key issue when it comes to any type of marketing is one word…TRUST. ...

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Time to Change your Thinking about “Brand”…think “Conversation”

Everyone wants to have their own “Brand”…one their audience can easily identify with and ...

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Dear CEO/Business Owner…Is this on your Dashboard?

Is there any better dashboard item or measurement of success than having your “desired” ...

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